1977 Buick Estate vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Today |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1400 mm |